Celebrating Women’s History Month 2023

March is Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. I always post information about well-known women such as Harriet Tubman, Daisy Bates, Shirley Chisholm, Dorothy I. Height, and Phillis…

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52 Ancestors In 52 Weeks 2023: Week 12 – Membership

NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2023. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about.  I write in…

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RootsTech 2023 Day 3 Recap

The last day of RootsTech is also Family Discovery Day. It is a free, fun, in-person event offering activities and experiences that will help you and your family unite as you discover more about your family history. As part of Family Discovery Day, RootsTech offers classes from experts on a variety of interesting topics, including…

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RootsTech 2023 Day 2 Recap

After a good night’s rest, I arrived at the Salt Palace around 9am just in time to check my coat and walk to my 930am class. I knew this session was going to be good. I was excited to see when I arrived that the winner of our RootsTech Give-a-Way pass was in the session…

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Relative Race Season 11 Premieres on BYUTV Sunday, March 26

If you have been following my blog or podcast for anytime at all, then you know how much I love the TV show Relative Race. Relative Race is a genetic DNA reality show. It consists of four teams that are racing across America in search for their relatives that they have never met before. They…

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RootsTech 2023 Day 1 Recap

It’s hard to believe that RootsTech is finally here, and I’m in Salt Lake City attending the in-person conference. Although we have attended this conference before, I was a little nervous and anxious since we haven’t attended an in-person conference in two years. But entering the building and seeing all the RootsTech signage put me…

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Celebrating Black History Month 2023

Although I celebrate Black History 365 days a year, Black History Month has always been special to me. Growing up I attended many Black History Month programs at my church and in my community of Newport, Arkansas. When I left Newport to attend college in northwest Arkansas, the Black History Month programs were just a…

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RootsTech 2023 Expo Hall

RootsTech is a 3-day event held in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to celebrating family and discovering family histories. With over 200 breakout sessions, an exciting lineup of celebrity speakers, and a gigantic expo hall, there’s something we’re sure you’ll love.  The Expo Hall features more than 100 companies offering products and services designed to…

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52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2023: Week 6 -Social Media

NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2023. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about.  I write in…

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